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Native Roots & Western Trails: A Historic Heritage Auction: June 21st, 2025

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Japanese Okimono TOYO Cast Iron TAI Fish Art
Lot 728

Japanese Okimono TOYO Cast Iron TAI Fish Art

Estimate: $300 - $600
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Presented is this Vintage Japanese Okimono TOYO Cast Iron TAI Fish Art, circa 1970s. It has a Toyo Japan label on it. Toyo was an exporter of many different types of articles from Japan. An okimono is a decorative standing ornament or figure, often made of wood, ivory, or metal, that is displayed in the tokonoma, a decorative alcove in a traditional Japanese room. Literally translated, "okimono" means "object for display" or "standing object". They are frequently used to represent aspects of Japanese life and mythology. The fish is a sea bream which has symbolic importance in Japan, it is a fish for celebration and eaten at New Year. The Japanese name for sea bream is ‘tai’, which is part of the word ‘medetai’ which means auspicious and joyful. Also seam bream turns bright red when it’s cooked, and red is a lucky colour that is thought to ward off evil. The sculpture is in good overall condition, measures 13"L x 11"W x 10.5"H, weight 12lb, 4oz.

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